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Herderite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02   
2.65   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2   

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Herderite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Amethyst physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Herderite and Amethyst chemical formula.

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Herderite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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